Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinIntroduced
SB 1001: Relating to: the establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a family member and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that must allow an employee to take family or medical leave; allowing a local government to adopt ordinances requiring employers to provide leave benefits; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; granting rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. (FE)
LaTonya Johnson
SB 1001 status: Introduced — Fiscal estimate received (updated Jul 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion65%
Bill summary
Relating to: the establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a family member and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that must allow an employee to take family or medical leave; allowing a local government to adopt ordinances requiring employers to provide leave benefits; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; granting rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. (FE). Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides income replacement during family leave
- Potential reduction in employee turnover costs
- Economic buffer for workers facing health crises
Risks
- Increased compliance and administrative burdens on employers
- Potential payroll tax impacts to fund the program
- Operational costs for small businesses managing leave requests
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Facilitates care for family members and children
- Improves overall family stability during health crises
- Supports labor participation for caregivers
Risks
- Dependence on state administrative efficiency for benefit delivery
- Possible gaps in coverage for workers in specific employment categories
- Potential for disparate impact if outreach is insufficient
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Establishes a structured, state-monitored insurance system
- Grants formal rule-making authority for implementation
- Requires transparency in program funding and appropriations
Risks
- Exemption from standard emergency rule-making procedures
- Exemption from standard rule-making processes reduces public input
- Complexity in overseeing a new large-scale social program
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Enables recovery time for employees with medical needs
- Supports prenatal and postnatal health outcomes
- Allows for direct care of family members with health conditions
Risks
- Implementation delays could affect immediate health needs
- Administrative hurdles might discourage benefit utilization
- Reliance on program funding for sustained health support
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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The bill includes exemptions from standard rule-making procedures, which may limit public transparency during implementation.
Analysis scope
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